All Middle East articles – Page 60
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ArticleSavola scoops up Géant supermarkets
Azizia Panda increases its share of Saudi retail market, as owner Savola picks up Géant stores in the Kingdom
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ArticleMaersk Line alters Euromed service
The group has revised the rotation to increase capacity, reduce transit times and expand port coverage
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ArticlePlastic not fantastic in UAE
The United Arab Emirates' cabinet has introduced a decree that will see the use of plastic bags banned in the country
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ArticleIraq pleads Turkey for water
Drought-hit Iraq has complained that Turkey is not supplying it with the water that it agreed to
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ArticleEmirates turns a profit once more
The group has reported on a strong 2008/09, with its SkyCargo operation enjoying revenue growth of 14.8 per cent
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ArticleIsrael under fire over West Bank label
Supermarkets could face prosecution over allegedly inaccurate labelling of fruit exported from occupied territories
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ArticleIraq restricts vegetable imports
Iraq has temporarily banned imports of vegetables, according to the Guardian, but doubts remain about the viability of such a move
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ArticleNew funds for varietal development
Announcement in Tunis reveals financial support will be made available to a number of agricultural projects worldwide
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ArticlePalestinian farms targeted by Israeli troops
Palestinian farmers have recently seen whole farms destroyed by Israeli soldiers, according to the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights
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ArticleBrazil ties up with Saudi Arabia
Brazil and Saudi Arabia are set to increase cooperation in order to supply the Kingdom’s food needs
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ArticleAfghan pomegranate focus increases
Moves within Afghanistan to replace opium poppies with pomegranates and saffron are gaining speed
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ArticleEmirates SkyCargo wins cargo airline prize
The Dubai-based group has picked up a number of awards at a prestigious event in London
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ArticleChinese citrus fakes stir Iran
Chinese counterfeits of an Israeli citrus brand have caused controversy in Iran
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ArticleEgypt feels the heat
The UK has been a key market for the Egyptian fresh produce sector for a number of years. However, as shippers feel the effects of the weak sterling, Doris Lee Butterworth asks producers what they are doing to remain competitive in the marketplace.
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ArticleMaersk Line reveals Asia-Europe changes
Alterations aim to offer more direct port coverage and enhanced product reliability, according to the group
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ArticleEmirates plots African expansion
The airfreight group is following its new South African route by announcing flights to Angola
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ArticleDubai fairs enjoy success
IPM and WOP took place on a combined stage in Dubai this year, attracting 3,600 trade visitors from 63 countries
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ArticleCrops in the clouds for Dubai?
A new design by Italian architects has given Dubai hope of becoming more self-sufficient for agricultural crops
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ArticleSaudi Arabia eyes up Philippines
The oil-rich Gulf country has revealed its intention to develop fruit plantations in the Philippines
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ArticleAsia-West Africa changes for Maersk
The latest in a series of service changes sees a new rotation on the group's FEW1 route